A large police cordon is in place in Mirfield after shots were fired in a street and residents reported an armed swoop taking place last night.

Police said suspects fired shots in Northway just after midnight and then fled in a car.

Officers later raided an address in Liversedge and arrested a girl, 17, and a man, 22, in connection with the incident.

A large area of the road remains taped off by police.

One local resident said that when they woke the tape was already in place.

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11:50

Treating incident very seriously

11:48

Search ongoing

11:44

Search teams have arrived at the scene

11:32

What we know so far

11:29

Drugs problem

11:29

Idiots with guns

11:19

Live video from scene

11:17

Time of incident

West Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at 12.08am and they are appealing for witnesses.

They said officers will be carrying out searches in the Mirfield and Liversedge areas throughout Wednesday.

10:37

Detective appeal

Detective Inspector Mark Catney, of Kirklees CID, said:

We are continuing to investigate this incident and would like to speak to anyone who saw suspicious activity on Northway in Mirfield just before midnight this morning.

All reported firearms incidents are treated extremely seriously and residents will notice a high visible uniformed police presence in the Mirfield and Liversedge areas to reassure residents and continue activity in connection with this enquiry.

I would ask anyone who has information to contact Kirklees CID on 101 referencing police log 0010 of September 26.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

10:36

Police statement in full

Police are appealing for information following a firearms incident in Mirfield earlier this morning.

Kirklees District CID would like to speak to anyone has information about the incident which took place at about 12.08am on Northway, Midfield.

Officers were called to the location after what is now believed to be a replica firearm was discharged in the street by suspects who then fled the scene in a car.

Following police enquiries officers attended at an address in Liversedge and arrested a -22 year old man and a 17-year-old girl in connection with the matter.

Both remain in custody.

Police searches remain ongoing today in Mirfield and Liversedge.

10:32

Shots fired

Police have now confirmed shots were fired in the street and suspects fled in a car. Officers later raided a house in Liversedge and arrested a teenage girl and man, 22, in connection with the incident

10:25

Incident happened around midnight

Woman told me she heard police activity around midnight and then helicopter. She said she had no idea what it’s about.

10:13

Police on scene

The cordon is currently being guarded by police officers and PCSOs. One resident has tweeted us to say that they have spoken to officers at the scene and have been told nobody has been injured. We are still awaiting confirmation of what the incident is from West Yorkshire Police.